6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

WD0670

The highly sought after RIDGID® Model 6000RV vac is a top performer in its class. Ideal portability, capacity, and power in a traditional, compact wet/dry vac design. Add RIDGID®'s product durability, a powerful 3.5 peak HP motor, and a pro hose and you have a vac that is ideal for pros and contractors.

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jwan from
Great product here!I love this vacuum. Used it in my truck to clean it out and it left my truck so clean it looked brand new. I plan on using it to clean up my garage and the water on the floor when I hose it down soon. I loved the fact that this vacuum has lifetime warranty. All companities should stand by their products like Ridgid. I would definitely buy this again and recommend it to my friends and family.

Date published: 2017-09-12

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Spleen from
Should've Bought a Bigger OneThought I could get by with this smaller shop-vac, but suction is a little on the light side. Ended up buying the 16 gal. one a month or so later.

Date published: 2017-09-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bizzle from
Great productI absolutely love this shop vac. It has all the power you need and at a very reasonable price.

Date published: 2017-09-10

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rob160 from
Exactly what I needed for my home project.I bought this for water extraction while I cleaned the concrete floor in my basement. The product worked great in getting the water up and blowing it dry.

Date published: 2017-09-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
jpperezjr from
Great productMore than what I expected for many rigid products.

Date published: 2017-09-01

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Cobalt10 from
Needs a crevice tool.Have only used it once for vacuuming the car. Has good suction. Needs a crevice tool.

Date published: 2017-08-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
mbautista from
Good wet/dry vac for the price.The wet/dry vac has good suction. The only issue is the small brush type head. You have to make sure you hold just the right way for the suction to work to pickup the dirt and large pieces. Maybe if there was a head that was more playable to match the surface you were vacuuming might work. Anyway, it is a good vacuum.

Date published: 2017-08-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
dogwood from
Ridgid makes very good tools at a reasonable priceA good thing about Ridgid Tools is they have a lifetime warranty. You could use them day in Day Out and they are reliable. Ridgid tools are made for the hobbyist and the professional

What is wrong with the plowing feature?

I have been unable to find any information elsewhere. I have this model and it has been great this past year but recently every time I turn on the vacuum, it sucks (like it's supposed to) and it blows air from the blowing port. How can I fix this problem so only one of these features works at a time (separately)?

Asked by: rachaelb

Like all vacuums, the blower motor, which creates vacuum, must have a way to remove the air from the canister in order to pick-up material. The &quot;exhaust&quot; port on your vacuum, in the last few years, has been engineered to be used as a &quot;blower&quot; when the suction hose is attached. The filter, we use the micron filter that is available, must be installed and will produce almost perfectly clean air to push item or dirt across any surface. So the blowing out of air at the exhaust port is normal. If it's not blowing strongly, the filter is in need of replacement or cleaning. Most filters can be washed and dried and reused several times. You must always be aware of the direction of the discharge air in order to prevent make a larger &quot;mess&quot; to clean up.

Answered by: tntfabrication

Date published: 2017-09-06

Using the 6 Gallon Vacuum Cleaner

I'm planning to buy a vacuum cleaner that utilizes water only as filter. I do not wish to use any dust bag or paper filter anymore as dust particles accumulate on the exhaust portion and when you turn on the unit, you can see dust particles being emitted into the air.
Is the 6 Gallon WDO671EXO fit for continued performance in the house using water alone as filter? TIA.

Asked by: akitku

I have never used water as a filter. I do know that I have used it when there was only water and I didn't have the dust. It is good to use a filter so all that dust and stuff doesn't get inside your machine.

Answered by: 1Ron

Date published: 2017-09-06

Ridgid 6 gal vacuum

Hi i have the 6 gallon vacuum 22.5 liters and i would like to know if there's a way of reducing the load noise from the vacuum

Asked by: Ositos

Yes, but you'll probably waste your money.

Answered by: Yukoneric

Date published: 2017-09-06

Filter vs. dust bags or both?

I've been using my 6 gal. Rigid for nearly a year and am happy with it. I use the standard paper filter as I use the vac in my small wood turning shop (which is actually my bedroom also) for the sawdust and shavings from wood turning as well as the metal dust from tool sharpening. I started with the filter only, but then had a bit of a wet spill and ruined my filter. I went to using filter and dust bags. That works fine, but I think it might be a bit redundant (and expensive).
As I just filled a dust bag I'm asking this question now. Assuming I avoid wet spills, what is the most practical and economical way for me to use this vac? The dust bags can be a pain in the neck, one has to check them periodically to see if they are full, and sometimes they clog before they are full (a fold in one of the wings of the bag can block it).
My thought as to the best way for me to use this vac is to go with filter only and empty the vac on a regular basis (one can't do that with a bag, who wants to throw away a bag until it is full). At the same time keep a bag around to put on when there is the occasional &quot;messy spill&quot;. May I remind you I'm never vacuuming liquids, this is a carpeted room with wood panels under the actual machines and a real spill would soak into the carpet.
I think I've answered my own question, sometimes writing something out clears the mind, but I'll send it anyway as the answers will be informative - and maybe the question will be. I'll go with the standard filter only for my routine work and empty the vac every couple of weeks. I'll buy another filter and switch filters on schedule, that way I can clean them easily and keep them in good shape. A bag for backup when there is a messy spill, install it and remove the filter for that pickup then take it off and tuck it away in a plastic bag for the next messy spill. Comments welcome, but this seems my best and most economical procedure.
Finally, and off the main topic, I sprung for the longer and more flexible hose about 4 months ago. This may be of interest for those who, like me, basically use the Rigid vac in a fixed position. I have seen reviews on the Home Depot site complaining about the original hose, but they don't speak of the usage. The stiff original hose should be fine for those cleaning an area and pulling the vac around, it was not right for me as I have to reach a number of tools in a small area while leaving the vac in a fixed position. With the flexible hose it is perfect for me.
Best, Jon

Asked by: JWM57

Hi JWM57,
As you've mentioned, you have answered your own questions. You have a very sound plan.
We appreciate you for sharing your thoughts and recommendations based on your personal experience. Do let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.
For any other questions or concerns you may call customer service at 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) or you may send your email to [email protected]
Regards,
RIDGID

Answered by: RIDGIDvacs

Date published: 2017-09-06

How do you get the filter off? I've tried twisting the knob at the bottom, I don't want to break it!